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Do you want to perform a song at your school talent show? That's great! This article will show you great tips how to do that.

Steps

1

Choose your song. Determining if you're an alto or soprano or somewhere in the middle(sopralto) will help you find a song. Choose a song that best suits your voice. And if you do choose a song that is too high or too low for you to be very good at it- just edit! The judges won't care if it's the EXACT way the original singer does it. If you sound good is what matters the most.

If you have the ability to, you might want to consider transposing a song to suit your voice type.

2

Put some effort into your appearance. This is optional, but it would be nice if you chose an outfit, makeup, etc. that looks nice. If you're performing with a group- matching outfits attract the judges attention.

3

Choose how to sing the song. You can sing your song as an acapella (without music) but having music is nice too. You can burn a karaoke version of your song on a CD and have it played while you sing. Or even better maybe you or a friend can play a musical instrument and play the music for the song.

4

Practice. It'll be very important to practice in front of people, like your family or friends. Ask them for constructive criticism on how to prepare but make sure you don't take this criticism to heart as the sole purpose is to help you. Don't let them tell you you're already great, ask them how you can improve until you get it perfect!

5

Know what to avoid and do prior to the show. It's the day of the talent show. Avoid drinking milk.(Bad for singing) Do some vocal warm-ups like singing the scales up and down. Practice you're song again a couple times(Not to many! Don't want to strain your throat!).

6

During your performance, be crowd friendly! Wave to the audience or introduce yourself before you start. If you find out you have stage fright then there are a couple techniques you can do. For me personally, imagining the crowd in their underwear doesn't work. Find a friend or family member in the audience and focus on their face, instead of all the strangers watching you. If there is someone out there smiling or wishing you good luck that's great too! Focusing on a loved one makes me feel more comfortable. While you sing, dance or you hand motions. Even if it's a slow song, it wouldn't be a bad idea to walk around the stage a bit. And most of all, enjoy it! No one wants you to feel pressured or uncomfortable about performing.

7

After your performance, be sure to thank anyone who has helped you. If it had been your friends who helped you practice, or your mom who bought your outfit. Thank the crowd for watching. It's common courtesy and many people will appreciate it.

Community Q&A

Get to know your distance from the microphone. Probably about one to two inches away from the microphone is ideal, but you should also experiment with moving further away when you sing louder, closer when you sing softer.

Repetition is key. Listen to the song as many times as you can stand it during the weeks leading up to the show. Practice singing it multiple times a day. Your brain will have the words fully memorized in no time.

If you are off-key, maybe adjusting the song to fit your vocal range is ideal. If you have stage fright, try to focus your attention on one person in the audience and block out the rest of the crowd. It will feel less intimidating.

Many factors could be put into play. Many judges look at your body language, like if your hands are fiddling with each other or holding onto your clothing. Shuffling of feet or staying glued to the same spot are signs of not being confident. Make sure to move around a bit, make small hand movements and even hold your hands behind your back if you need to. Others look solely at the way you perform. They judge you based on the performance itself, and not your outfit or movement. However, even with these judges, confidence is key.

Tips

Try to really show emotion and expression the audience will enjoy that.

Don't hold the mic too close to your face.

Practice harmonizing a perfect pitch.

Try to dress up a little.

Show emotion! No one wants a person with a bored, blank, or scared expression on their face.

Practice! Practice! Practice!

Walk around or use hand motions

Don't drink milk!

If you're too afraid to go up on stage alone, have a friend do it with you!

Think about the song you want to sing. If it is too high or too low, then you should pick a different song that is better for your voice. You can try singing a song that is a little hard for your range, but don't overdo it. Remember that things get harder and flaws get magnified when you perform.

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wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 30 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has also been viewed 28,963 times.